Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joe Bernard, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Charlotte, NC

  • NPI 1851399687
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
225 Baldwin Ave
Charlotte, NC 282043109
(704) 376-1605
fax (704) 335-8448

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 5, 2025
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #200000185
Medicaid (2)
NC #89126VC · SC #N00185

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851399687. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
629
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$126,069
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 153 133 $122
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 96 96 $158
70544 Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast 74 72 $156
75898 Imaging of blood vessel 38 21 $85
70496 Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 36 32 $166
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist 31 30 $266
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist 25 25 $291
82565 Blood creatinine level 24 22 $5
61624 Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery 23 21 $1,076
75894 Review by radiologist of image for insertion of material to block blood flow 23 22 $66

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in Charlotte Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$5,969
Transactions
34
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Penumbra, INC. 3 $2,573.42
Stryker Corporation 5 $2,023.06
Boston Scientific Corporation 16 $523.09
Medtronic, INC. 3 $383.45
Kuros Biosciences USA, INC 1 $159.38
Spine Wave, INC. 1 $106.68
Qapel Medical INC 1 $74.19
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 1 $61.45
Abbott Laboratories 2 $48.70
MicroVention, INC. 1 $15.95

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$2,400
Consulting Fee
$2,000
Food and Beverage
$1,569

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
113
Patients
37
Total drug cost
$1,388
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 49 13 $838
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 48 24 $373
Meloxicam Generic 16 0 $178

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joe Bernard's medical specialty?
Dr. Joe Bernard practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Charlotte, NC.
Where does Dr. Joe Bernard practice?
Dr. Joe Bernard practices at 225 Baldwin Ave, Charlotte, NC 282043109. Office phone: 7043761605.
What is Dr. Joe Bernard's NPI?
Dr. Joe Bernard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851399687, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joe Bernard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joe Bernard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joe Bernard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast (HCPCS 70544). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.